Five hundred gold for the life of a commoner?

It’s regrettable to say that anyone would take this deal, as it’s a guaranteed profit with no loss.

Normally, even if a martial artist killed a commoner, at most they’d just pay some money and that would be the end of it.

Not to mention, someone is now offering five hundred gold for Ye Luo’s life!

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"Big brother, that kid is coming over!"

A bald, burly man whispered.

"Yeah, I know, dammit, wasting my expressions and even making me dress up like a stone merchant, and the target is just a commoner! Alright, number five, here’s your chance, you’ll take the lead this time. Aren’t you always complaining about being forgotten by Feng, without the chance to show off? This time, the task of killing this guy is yours!"

Number five was also bald but younger, with cultivation only at the Qi Cyclone Realm.

Due to his insufficient strength, he always performed support duties within the group. Although he knew his brothers were looking out for his best interest, he couldn’t help feeling some dissatisfaction.

This group of people were actually from the same family, a total of five brothers, and all of them were blood brothers!

Usually, they hadn’t done anything like murder for profit, of course, that was only concerning martial artists. In front of commoners, however, this group was absolutely tyrannical.

Hearing his big brother’s words, number five sneered, "Big brother, I think you just see that the target is a commoner and don’t want to do it yourself. You make it sound so nice. But never mind, who can blame me for not being as strong as you guys? I’ll take care of this kid!"

As number five spoke, he started walking toward Ye Luo.

"Number three, go help number five. He’s still young after all, and those two Nalan Family guards have been following that kid closely. Don’t let number five suffer a loss!"

"Got it, big brother, don’t worry. I’ll block those two guards, and let number five get some practice with that kid!"

Number three said with a laugh, not taking it seriously at all. For them, this was by far the easiest task.

In fact, their true identities were merely five minor hooligans. Of course, in the eyes of commoners, they were absolutely tyrannical figures.

Ye Luo was examining a stone, but hadn’t activated his Clairvoyant Eye yet, when he suddenly heard someone calling out to him.

"Hey kid, come here!"

Ye Luo looked up, somewhat puzzled at the bald young man. The person seemed rather young, roughly sixteen or seventeen, and could easily be considered just a brat. Yet at this moment, he was addressing Ye Luo with an air of pretentious maturity.

"Are you calling me?"

Ye Luo asked uncertainly.

"Yes, you, kid. Hurry up and come here."

Ye Luo’s brows furrowed slightly, as number five didn’t take Ye Luo seriously at all, therefore had not shown any murderous intent, causing Ye Luo to be unable to determine his purpose immediately.

Ye Luo was also curious about what this stranger, whom he didn’t recognize at all, wanted with him.

So, Ye Luo walked towards the man: "What’s up?"

"Yeah, something. I’ve got a deal for you. I saw you’ve bought quite a few Spirit Stones on your way. Come on, youngster, I’ll take you for a glimpse of something. You’ll find out soon enough!"

Spirit Stones?

Could it be that this person wanted to discuss business with him?

Ye Luo wondered curiously, still not overthinking it, and followed number five towards the outside, but did not expect to be led farther away from the stone garden.

Actually, the reason number five led Ye Luo out was simply to make it easier to take action. There were guards in the stone garden, and starting a fight there would attract trouble. Number five deeply looked down on Ye Luo, so even while luring him, he was disdainful.

It was also fortunate that Ye Luo had been accustomed to contempt all along the way, so he didn’t take it to heart; otherwise, he would have been wary of number five much earlier!

"Why haven’t we arrived yet? Are you not from the Stone Garden?"

Ye Luo followed behind the man, casually inquiring.

However, how could he know that Lao Wu would immediately retort, "Where’s all this nonsense coming from? What, you don’t even know about the black market, idiot!"

Ye Luo’s brows furrowed slightly; truth be told, he was starting to get angry.

It would have been fine if the insults were said behind Ye Luo’s back—Ye Luo could pretend not to see. But now, this guy was actually cursing Ye Luo to his face.

If Ye Luo continued to tolerate this, wouldn’t he lose all his dignity? Then, would Ye Luo still be Ye Luo?

Therefore, Ye Luo stopped in his tracks and directly said to the man, "Stop right there!"

Lao Wu turned around, puzzled, and saw Ye Luo standing still. He became irritated. In his eyes, Ye Luo was just an ordinary person who should quietly obey and wait on his knees for his execution. But now, this guy actually dared to disobey him?

"Kid, it looks like you’re in a hurry to die!"

Ye Luo didn’t immediately understand the meaning of these words, but he could hear the threatening tone.

"I don’t care who you are, if you want to do business, then damn rightly show some respect, otherwise, get lost!"

Ye Luo suddenly burst out in a loud shout—it was an eruption of several days’ worth of repression!

Although Ye Luo didn’t care about the gossip of those around him, it didn’t mean he was deaf and couldn’t hear!

Ordinary person!

Ordinary person!

Ordinary person!

This term had appeared countless times in Ye Luo’s ears!

If this were on Earth, the term wouldn’t mean much; you could say everyone is ordinary there, and on Earth, Ye Luo is also an ordinary person! Because on Earth, being ordinary means just that—ordinary, living a simple life.

But in the Martial Realm, to be called an ordinary person is an insult!

It carries a strong sense of humiliation!

It’s disdain, it’s contempt!

Ye Luo finally exploded!

Patience has its limits! For Ye Luo, if it concerned family and friends, he could bear a little more, but why should he put up with these unrelated scoundrels dictating to him?

When Lao Wu heard Ye Luo’s angry roar, he was first stunned, then immediately flew into a rage!

He was actually shouted at by an ordinary person!

He was actually lectured by an ordinary person? If this were to spread, he would be too ashamed to show his face.

Lao Wu didn’t care whether they had left the vicinity of the Stone Garden; he immediately drew his weapon, roared with fury, and charged at Ye Luo.

"Damn you! You deserve to die! You, a lowly commoner, dare to shout at this young master! I will tear you to pieces today!"

Behind Ye Luo, two Nalan Family guards instinctively drew their weapons, intending to step forward to protect Ye Luo, but they were taken by surprise by a sudden flash of sword light, which sent the two unprepared guards flying!

Ye Luo’s brows furrowed slightly; it seemed that this was not any black market trader but someone who was after his life!

If it hadn’t been for that sudden premonition when he first entered the Stone Garden, Ye Luo might not have been so suspicious, but combining that with the premonition, he understood everything.

This person was merely trying to lure him out of the Stone Garden to facilitate an ambush!